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A remarkable story

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 15, 2023

This book is captivating. I started reading it and couldn’t put it down. A very honest book with no details spared. I was emotionally invested from page 1 and was taken on a journey that had me in tears several times. I decided to purchase this book in hopes that I could better understand addiction and it did provide many answers and questions I didn’t even know I had. This book was intimate and I feel like I was a part of the story. Well written and I’m grateful for the openness. A must read!

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dox

Matthew Perry's memoir: valuable but not enjoyable

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 23, 2023

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry is a book that showcases the author's ability to recall events during a time in his life when he struggled with addiction. It's incredible to see how he can remember so much despite the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, while the book provides a good reminder for those going through similar struggles, it falls short in terms of being an enjoyable read. I wouldn't recommend it for entertainment, but it serves as a valuable reminder for those dealing with addiction.

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A remarkable story

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 15, 2023

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Something about people's lives there are no explanation for what they are facing.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 3, 2023

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You think you know someone who has it all, but there are demons in their lives - no matter what they want to do, the demon's calls are like an old pair of shoes or an unfaithful lover to spend the time to cope with.

I hesitate to call the book a memoir because I believe that Matthew Perry has much wisdom to teach us. For example, Perry experienced whether or not he was worthy of love, or able to commit to a woman without being left first. So Perry thought he was not enough to have a meaningful relationship with a person who understood the man. All of us had been there or another at some point in our lives.

Perry's alcohol and drug abuse was not a cry for help; however, looking for happiness and calmness within himself like warm honey. I am not making any excuses for Matthew Perry, but addiction is an unknown place to people who are not educated about this disease. Still, it is a sadistic love affair that you should not be having and you know you will be in trouble. But, unfortunately, the beast wins.

I am thankful that Perry has beaten the odds and striving as an excellent writer and storyteller.

I hope that Matthew Perry finds love because everyone deserves love.

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Wendy.

A very intense book

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 10, 2023

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I truly appreciated the honesty shared in this book, a very challenging journey that shows the determination it takes to become healthy and free from addiction

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Esther Kniznik

Mathew Perry

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 3, 2023

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This book was recommended in my book club. I wasn’t sure as this was not my choice but once I started reading it, it actually was very interesting and informative.

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TheFrog

An interesting read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 3, 2023

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It was a good read.

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So interesting and a good read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 18, 2023

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Very interesting..as a fan of Matthew and “Friends” ..he refers to time line when doing friends ..it was eye opening on addiction but very good read

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Loved it!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 7, 2023

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Reading about his trials and triumphs (from his own perspective) was so interesting. Perry is obviously funny, but I was surprised to learn how sensitive he is too. The book was a bit repetitive at points and I would have preferred if the timeline was just linear, but no big deal. While reading, I often found myself rooting for him to overcome his challenges... it seems he's on track to do so!

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Crystal Brown

Love

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 26, 2023

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Love this book

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Ryan

Bought for my dad

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 11, 2023

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Bought this for my dad to read, he said it was pretty good, great for Friends fans or people who like Mathew Perry.

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Rob T.

Excellent Read!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 22, 2023

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If you were a fan of Friends, if you care at all about Matthew Perry, or if you or anyone you care about has been touched by addiction, I believe you will both relate to and love this book. Matthew is shockingly open and honest in the telling of his journey.

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